Thoughts and insights by Grady’s graduating seniors based on a
written survey:

• Most will be going to college
• It’s better the war on terrorism is being fought in Iraq rather than the United States.
• Most will likely not return to Grady to live
• They prefer “American Idol” to “Dancing with the Stars,” MySpace over FaceBook and text messaging over instant messaging
• Most expressed little concern about leaving high school
• Tanner Whitehead and Jett Sours are funny dudes

Most students felt it was better to be fighting in Iraq than in the United States:
• “I’m happy it’s over there. Go Bush. — Trenton Whitehead
• “Better there than here.” — Anthony Sanders
• “I agree with it. I think if we did nothing about it, it would end up in the USA.” — Timothy Bagwell
• “Stupid.” — Aerial Verble

Biggest challenge is drinking:
• “All the drinking and parties — a challenge in itself, but if you don’t like that sort of thing, peer pressure.”— Jennifer Franklin

Advice for underclassmen:
• “Overachieve your first three years in high school so you can have a fun and easy senior year.” — Jennifer Franklin.
• “Have fun your senior year; don’t try to be an overachiever.” — Jett Sours.
• “It’s easier to agree and go on.” —Timothy Bagwell.
• “Do whatever you want; just make sure you pass.”— Anthony Sanders

Something they learned in high school they will still be using 20 years from now:
• “Someone is always going to be your boss.” —Trenton Whitehead.
• “I learned a great deal about responsibility and I know that will influence me 20 years down the road.” — Aerial Verble